Lockdown spirit has been admirable but rugby badly needs the fans back | Robert Kitson
6 years ago by The GuardianCovering professional rugby during the Covid-19 crisis has at times felt like a glimpse of a nightmarish dystopian futureFinally this week will see spectators permitted to return to a rugby union ground...
Gallagher Premiership Round 15 Wrap-up
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRound 15 of the Premiership delivered some great rugby in high-scoring match-ups which satisfied the appetites of the competition’s many followers. In the first game of the round, Exeter...
Premiership Team Of The Week - Round 15
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWeek two of the return of the Premiership produce another outstanding round of action. The weekend opened up with Exeter claiming another victory this time over Sale beating the Manchester-based...
Bath up to fifth after proving far too strong for understrength Leicester
6 years ago by The GuardianLeicester 16-38 BathBath capitalise after Leicester leave out most of first teamAt some point the callow Tiger cubs chosen to represent Leicester on Saturday will look back and reflect on the value of...
Ahsee Tuala's Insane finish the highlight of Saints' win over the Exiles
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA reasonably dull clash between London Irish and Northampton Saints was brought to life by two well-taken tries as Northampton romped to 3-27 victory over London Irish at the Stoop. A...
Leicester v Bath live stream: How to watch from anywhere
6 years ago by Rugby WorldBoth teams have struggled to rediscover former glories of late – who will come out on top at Welford Road? Tight tussle: Leicester's Dan Cole carries into contact against Bath (Getty Images)Both teams...
Ruaridh McConnochie: 'I just want to get back into England contention'
6 years ago by The GuardianThe Bath winger insists he is fitter than he has ever been and is determined to rediscover the best of himself on the fieldThe rise of Ruaridh McConnochie has been among English rugby’s most heartwarming...
Premiership | Leicester v Bath: line ups, stats and more
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWhen the final whistle sounded at the Recreation Ground in Round 9, only three points separated Bath from Leicester (13-10). On this occasion, the teams will trade blows at Welford Road as Leicester seek...
Premiership | London Irish v Northampton Saints: line ups, stats and more
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Saints will go marching in to Twickenham Stoop on Saturday to avenge their Round 9, 20-16 defeat to Exiles. Both teams are sure to be hungry for victory as neither of them tasted it last week;...
Premiership | Saracens v Harlequins: line ups, stats and more
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe fourth clash of Round 15 paints an interesting picture as Harlequins travel to Allianz Park to square up to Saracens. The last time the two sides met, at The Stoop, ‘Quins blew Saracens...
